A boomer who retired with a $2 million net worth despite working modest jobs shares his advice on retiring comfortably

Tech Insider : Economy
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Richard (not pictured) said he and his wife retired on over $2 million in assets despite some costly investment mistakes.

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Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics
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Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Older Americans can now choose their 2025 Medicare plan. Some are already struggling to pay bills.

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Meet the 'silver squatters': Adults in their mid-50s who are woefully unprepared for retirement

Tech Insider : Economy
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Nearly half of Gen Xers think they will need to postpone retirement, a Prudential survey found.

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I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.

Tech Insider : Travel
Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.
Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.

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We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets

Tech Insider : Economy
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Older Americans said they wished they had saved more for their retirement and emergencies.

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I quit my job to look after my grandchildren. My son initially paid me $10 an hour, but now I gladly do it for free.

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A grandmother (not pictured) said being paid to look after her grandchild made her feel like an "employee."

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We traded our condo in a walkable city for a big house in the suburbs after we retired. It's been great for us and our grandkids.

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We loved living close to Washington, DC.

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An expat in Panama explains what movers can expect to pay and the pros and cons of raising kids abroad

Tech Insider : Economy
View from the Baha'i temple above Panama City.
Mac Davidson moved to Panama City nearly a decade ago.

Mac Davidson

Meet these retired sisters in their 60s who live on cruises full-time. They've already spent over 1,500 days at sea.

Tech Insider : Travel
Photo collage featuring a cruise ship at sea, a home with a 'sold' sign, a pile of money, and a rear view of two sisters embracing

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